Apple iPhone 14 vs Apple iPhone 16
The Apple iPhone 14 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18; launch prices were $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 leads — 68/100 vs 61/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 has the bigger battery (3561 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 1,413,275); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 16 has the stronger camera (147 vs 133).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14
Apple iPhone 16
What makes Apple iPhone 14 better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7700 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 3561 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 27W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 170g vs 172g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (24/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 vs the Apple iPhone 16, the Apple iPhone 16 scores 7 points higher (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (78/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 — 36/100, Apple iPhone 16 — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Apple iPhone 14 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Apple iPhone 14 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 | Apple iPhone 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A18 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 1972476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 7700 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 2556x1179 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 3561 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | 147 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 16 | iOS 18 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 14 and Apple iPhone 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 leads Apple iPhone 14 by 28.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Apple iPhone 14 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Apple iPhone 14 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Apple iPhone 16?
The Apple iPhone 16 edges out the Apple iPhone 14 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 and the Apple iPhone 16?
The Apple iPhone 14 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Apple iPhone 16 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Apple iPhone 16?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Apple iPhone 16?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on performance (84/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 over the Apple iPhone 16?
The Apple iPhone 14 is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users.